Laboratory Technician
US Pharmacopeia, Rockville, MD, United States
About USP
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with leading health experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP promotes scientific excellence, fairness, and global collaboration, and is committed to equitable access to mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities.
Brief Job Overview
This is a hands‑on, non‑supervisory laboratory technician position in USP’s Reference Standards Laboratory. The laboratory is responsible for maintaining laboratory operations. The incumbent will use technical expertise, organizational skills, and initiative to maintain day‑to‑day laboratory functions.
Responsibilities
Maintain laboratory consumables—including solvents, reagents, column logs, and other supplies—and manage inventory for U/HPLC, GC, and IC columns, including check‑in, disposal, and database updates; assist scientists as needed.
Oversee sample archival, sample tracking, and chemical inventory.
Calibrate equipment and instruments.
Prepare chemical solutions and reagents in collaboration with laboratory staff.
Work with USP Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to oversee laboratory waste management and disposal.
Coordinate with internal USP personnel and serve as a lab point of contact for instrument maintenance scheduling, repair, new instrument installation, and documentation.
Collaborate with USP Facilities on activities affecting the laboratory and update laboratory staff accordingly.
Conduct safety walkthroughs in RSL laboratories.
Participate in laboratory maintenance (clean‑ups) and assist with keeping the laboratory audit‑ready.
Review equipment logbooks to ensure proper documentation and order new logbooks as needed.
Submit equipment calibration and maintenance forms.
Order supplies and/or reagents.
Assist with glassware washing and organization.
Interact with laboratory staff, management, and other departments to address observations, corrections, and improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with USP employees on potential ways to improve their professional needs.
Assist with administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications
High School diploma with 10 years of laboratory or production experience.
Associate degree with at least 6 years of laboratory or production experience.
Bachelor’s degree (specialized training or notable scientific achievements may substitute for required experience).
Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory operations, preferably in an analytical or pharmaceutical environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Preferences
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Personal responsibility to deliver work on time and to the highest quality.
Ability to build technical expertise in others by serving as a role model and positive influence.
Proven analytical and multi‑tasking abilities.
Hands‑on laboratory experience, solution preparation, and disposal.
Physical ability to manipulate, lift, and move equipment, reagents, and laboratory materials as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None; this is an individual contributor role.
Benefits
Company‑paid time off, comprehensive health care, retirement savings plan, and additional benefits to protect you and your family.
Compensation
Base hourly rate: USD $29.54 – $36.87 per hour.
Target annual bonus: varies based on level of role.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
USP is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants are informed of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice.
Job Category
Laboratory/Production
Job Type
Full‑Time
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The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with leading health experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP promotes scientific excellence, fairness, and global collaboration, and is committed to equitable access to mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities.
Brief Job Overview
This is a hands‑on, non‑supervisory laboratory technician position in USP’s Reference Standards Laboratory. The laboratory is responsible for maintaining laboratory operations. The incumbent will use technical expertise, organizational skills, and initiative to maintain day‑to‑day laboratory functions.
Responsibilities
Maintain laboratory consumables—including solvents, reagents, column logs, and other supplies—and manage inventory for U/HPLC, GC, and IC columns, including check‑in, disposal, and database updates; assist scientists as needed.
Oversee sample archival, sample tracking, and chemical inventory.
Calibrate equipment and instruments.
Prepare chemical solutions and reagents in collaboration with laboratory staff.
Work with USP Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to oversee laboratory waste management and disposal.
Coordinate with internal USP personnel and serve as a lab point of contact for instrument maintenance scheduling, repair, new instrument installation, and documentation.
Collaborate with USP Facilities on activities affecting the laboratory and update laboratory staff accordingly.
Conduct safety walkthroughs in RSL laboratories.
Participate in laboratory maintenance (clean‑ups) and assist with keeping the laboratory audit‑ready.
Review equipment logbooks to ensure proper documentation and order new logbooks as needed.
Submit equipment calibration and maintenance forms.
Order supplies and/or reagents.
Assist with glassware washing and organization.
Interact with laboratory staff, management, and other departments to address observations, corrections, and improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with USP employees on potential ways to improve their professional needs.
Assist with administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications
High School diploma with 10 years of laboratory or production experience.
Associate degree with at least 6 years of laboratory or production experience.
Bachelor’s degree (specialized training or notable scientific achievements may substitute for required experience).
Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory operations, preferably in an analytical or pharmaceutical environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Preferences
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Personal responsibility to deliver work on time and to the highest quality.
Ability to build technical expertise in others by serving as a role model and positive influence.
Proven analytical and multi‑tasking abilities.
Hands‑on laboratory experience, solution preparation, and disposal.
Physical ability to manipulate, lift, and move equipment, reagents, and laboratory materials as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None; this is an individual contributor role.
Benefits
Company‑paid time off, comprehensive health care, retirement savings plan, and additional benefits to protect you and your family.
Compensation
Base hourly rate: USD $29.54 – $36.87 per hour.
Target annual bonus: varies based on level of role.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
USP is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants are informed of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice.
Job Category
Laboratory/Production
Job Type
Full‑Time
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